Avatar technology arrives in the UK

The new technology - called Archi-Me - enables web designers to create fully interactive avatar-based virtual environments from 3D models.

Archi-Me has been developed by UK-based firm Moofu, which claims the launch will revolutionise the way digital developers use 3D design to showcase and test their ideas.

The futuristic tool allows users to interact with their surroundings, for example, by re-arranging furniture, opening doors and communicating with other avatars. Users can also view environments in different ways, switching from first-person to third-person and top-down.

Aside from offering a unique user experience, the advantage behind the technology is that it allows clients to become involved with the design - allowing them to explore the space before designs are finalised and approved, and construction begins.

Nick Palfrey, managing director and founder of Moofu, said: "We have been stunned by the overwhelming response from our test companies across the globe and with the launch of Archi-Me we are giving a new edge to the way architects, planners, developers and builders create and showcase their work.

"As a company, we're committed to leading with emerging ideas, creating new markets and championing the best people - and Archi-Me is a solution that meshes perfectly with that."

This article was first published on revolutionmagazine.com